Playing outside

enjoying a popsicle - Matthew says "hot, bicycle" when he wants a popsicle

Matthew had a good week at school. He is talking in more phrases. We are impressed all the time with his progress. Over the weekend, we enjoyed the nice weather and played outside most of the time. It has been rainy and cool here so it was a treat to have a weekend with sunshine at 75 degrees. Matthew played with his toys outside. One day during the week, he rode his bicycle on our neighbor's driveway. He can't peddle just yet so mama had to push him the entire time. He gets frustrated when he can't move on the tricycle, especially on the grass.

Matthew was helping daddy with some gardening last weekend and then at school they planted some things for earth day. Matthew was a pro. His teachers were impressed and said he was a big help. He likes to play with legos at school and put things together. As far as indoor activities at home, we have some construction paper and glue sticks and he enjoys making pretty pictures. And he has a sticker book of Elmo that he enjoys putting the stickers on pages and on his face and hands. Of course, he loves to play with playdoh and make snakes with his fun factory by squeezing the playdoh through templates.

Despite the nice weather, Matthew developed a runny nose and cough. It never ends! So far it doesn't seem bad enough to take him to the doctor. Everyone's allergies are flared right now so that could be it. Matthew says "shoes, outside" when he wants to go outside. He really wants to get into the pool but it is too cold right now. He is in a good mood most times now that his teeth are all cut through the gums. He is a character.

When Matthew wants a basketball, he says "soccer ball". He's a little confused on a couple of words.